Following the crash of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and the suspension of flights of these aircraft in the United States, Boeing shares fell by 8.5% in preliminary trading, Reuters reports.

According to the agency, due to the suspension of 737 MAX 9 flights, the aircraft manufacturer may suffer losses of approximately $12.5 billion if this situation continues when the market is open.

Kim Forrest, chief investment officer of Bokeh Capital Partners, emphasizes that this situation could have a significant impact on the aviation sector, as 737 MAX aircraft are a key element of many airlines.

On January 5, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 belonging to Alaska Airlines was involved in an incident when an emergency exit door was torn off at an altitude of almost 5 km. The plane crash-landed at the Portland airport.

Fortunately, there were 177 people on board, and none of them were injured. The airplane, which was received in November 2023, was distinguished by its novelty. However, as a result of the incident, Alaska Airlines has suspended flights of all 65 of its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.

Also, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered all airlines to suspend 171 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The problems caused by the accident and the suspension of flights may have a significant impact on the financial condition of Boeing and the air carriers that operate these aircraft.